Best Pubs in Byron Bay (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Byron Bay? We've rounded up 17 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Byron Bay's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
17 spots
Seven Mile Brewing Co
$$Seven Mile Brewing Co is a pub in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 382 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Billinudgel Hotel
$$Billinudgel Hotel is a pub in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 800 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Hotel Brunswick
$$Traditional rooms in a riverside pick with a bistro and a classic sports bar with a beer garden.
Ballina RSL Club
Ballina RSL Club is a bar in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 2152 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
$$Laid-back alehouse for cocktails & pub grub, plus regular live music & a patio with bay views.
Westower Tavern
$$Westower Tavern is a pub in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 749 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
North Byron Hotel
$North Byron Hotel is a pub in Ewingsdale, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 986 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Federal Hotel
$$Federal Hotel is a pub in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 658 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Shaws Bay Hotel
$$Shaws Bay Hotel is a pub in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 1173 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Beef and Beach Lennox Head
$$Grills, fish and global grub in a relaxed pub/restaurant with ocean views from a large balcony.
Ocean Shores Tavern
$$Ocean Shores Tavern is a pub in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 293 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The Northern
$$The Northern is a pub in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 1075 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The You Beauty Inn
The You Beauty Inn is a pub in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 157 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Australian Hotel Ballina
$$Australian Hotel Ballina is a pub in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 738 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Top Pub Mullumbimby
$$Top Pub Mullumbimby is a pub in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 214 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
The Lennox Hotel
$$Breezy, beachfront pub with live entertainment, sports on TV and modern bistro menus.
Slipway Hotel Restaurant
Slipway Hotel Restaurant is a pub in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
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Read guide →Pubs in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Byron Bay?+
Our top-rated pubs in Byron Bay are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Byron Bay pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many pubs are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently feature 17 pubs across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.